KANOWIT: The body of a man identified as Peter Ngau Jau, 54, was found lying on the bank of Rajang River at Nanga Mam here, yesterday. According to State Operations Centre (PGO), the Kanowit Fire and Rescue Station (BOMBA) received a call from the police at 8.30am yesterday on the
SIBU: A 42-year-old lorry driver was yesterday indicted in the Sessions Court here on two felony charges of raping and murdering a 26-yearold- woman at a rented house at Tiong Hua Road three weeks ago. However, no plea was taken from the accused, Philip Uja, from Kanowit who understood both
SIBU: A primary school here SK Abang Ali launched the ‘Fly Jalur Gemilang’ campaign in conjunction with the Merdeka month with the aim to inculcate the spirit of patriotism among the students. The launching ceremony held last weekend was celebrated by students, teachers, staff and parents in a vibrant and
SIBU: The Sarawak Veteran Armed Forces of Malaysian Association (PVTMS) held a swearing-in ceremony for committee members of the 2018-2021 sessions recently in a hotel in Sibu. Leading the swearing-in was the newly elected PVTMS president Francis Yeo Wan Hui. The ceremony was officiated at by Nineth Infantry Brigade Commander
SIBU: Advisor of People’s Justice Party (PKR) Sarawak Dato Sri Habsah Harun is hoping more subbranches of PKR be set up in the villages here. “This is for our members and the people here to be able to give a stronger voice and unity to seek assistance or attention from
SIBU: Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC) Society Sibu District will hold a joggerthon on September 2. The 4.8km run, themed, “Run For Health”, will be flagged off at the MRC Sibu headquarters at 6.15am. Organising chairperson, Teresa Wong said the objective of the run was to raise funds for humanitarian services
SIBU: A man wanted by the police to assist in investigating a murder case of a female civil servant known as Nurnia Azalea Priscilla Edward in Jalan Tiong Hua’s rental room on August 2 was detained by police from Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Julau and CID Sibu yesterday morning. Sibu Police chief
SIBU: Sarawak Innovation and Technology Exhibition (SAINTEX’ 18) will be held from August 9 – 11 at University College of Technology Sarawak (UCTS) here while STEM Playground takes place from August 11 – 12 at the same venue. UCTS Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Prof Datuk Dr Sabarudin Mohd said SAINTEX’ 18 aimed
SIBU: The ‘dryer’ and ‘chip silo’ of a wood factory in Upper Lanang were completely burnt on Sunday. According to sources, the Fire and Rescue Department’s operation centre received an emergency call at 7.37pm and firefighters from Bomba Sibu headed by operation commanders Melvin and Jankey rushed to the scene.
SONG: Fire and Rescue Station (BBP) Mukah was named the overall champion for the Dart and Carom Closed Competition – Sarawak Zone 4 Fire Station. Eight teams competed in the group league. Hosted by BBP Song from Aug 4, the event saw eight teams competing in the group league. For
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